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Question: Can a 13 year old work in a fast food restaurants, or is it only 14 year olds?

Answer: Federal law sets 14 as the youngest age you would be able to work in a fast food restaurant, or most other jobs. Different companies may have different policies on how young they will hire people.

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On 11/25/06
EMMILLYY from PA said:
yoo isnt tht wacked tht 13 year olds cant get anormal job? we need money to you kno. POWER TO THE 13's!
On 11/25/06
Forrester from MI said:
im 13 and i think someone should start a petition for paying jobs for younger people
On 07/25/06
lakiya from DC said:
I'm 13 yrs old. I think its not fair that you have to be 14 to get a summer job,  when your ready now at 13 to work.
On 07/13/06
Teodora from Othr said:
I am 13 years old! I'm really upset that i can't find a job! I know I can baysit but the course costs a lot of money and it takes too long! I really want to work at home depot: like helping with the flowers. I just want to work for the summer so I can have my own money for movies, mall etc.!! Could you please help?
On 06/29/06
jocelyn from IL said:
im 13 is there any jobs that 13 year old can work or maybe 14 yearolds?
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